A theory of online learning as online participation Export

@article{citeulike:3768155, abstract = {In this paper, an initial theory of online learning as online participation is suggested. It is argued that online learner participation (1) is a complex process of taking part and maintaining relations with others, (2) is supported by physical and psychological tools, (3) is not synonymous with talking or writing, and (4) is supported by all kinds of engaging activities. Participation and learning are argued to be inseparable and jointly constituting. The implication of the theory is straightforward: If we want to enhance online learning, we need to enhance online learner participation.}, author = {Hrastinski, S.}, citeulike-article-id = {3768155}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2008.06.009}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0360131508000997}, doi = {10.1016/j.compedu.2008.06.009}, issn = {03601315}, journal = {Computers \& Education}, keywords = {article, collaboration, distributedlearning, participation, theory, web20}, month = {January}, number = {1}, pages = {78--82}, posted-at = {2009-04-06 08:40:53}, priority = {2}, title = {A theory of online learning as online participation}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2008.06.009}, volume = {52}, year = {2009} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:3768155 L3 - citeulike-article-id:3768155 N2 - In this paper, an initial theory of online learning as online participation is suggested. It is argued that online learner participation (1) is a complex process of taking part and maintaining relations with others, (2) is supported by physical and psychological tools, (3) is not synonymous with talking or writing, and (4) is supported by all kinds of engaging activities. Participation and learning are argued to be inseparable and jointly constituting. The implication of the theory is straightforward: If we want to enhance online learning, we need to enhance online learner participation. IS - 1 JF - Computers & Education SN - 03601315 EP - 82 TI - A theory of online learning as online participation VL - 52 SP - 78 KW - article KW - collaboration KW - distributedlearning KW - participation KW - theory KW - web20 AU - Hrastinski, S PY - 2009/01// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2008.06.009 ER -